Establishment profile
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.
1 OCEAN DOCK ROAD WHITTIER TERMINAL, WHITTIER, AK, 99693
488320 — Marine Cargo Handling
Summary
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $10,185 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 72nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 103 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 55th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 12 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $10,185 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1918.0085 J03 | 2 | 2 | $3,378 | Jun 2006 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0122 A | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2006 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0112 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,512 | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0154 | 1 | 1 | $1,488 | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 E01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0151 H01 | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0152 E02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0151 H02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2006 | Jun 2006 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 4883 within AK. Peer group: 103 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in AK — for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 3 citations · 1S&S · 3 contractor · $986 proposed / $986 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9687479 | Pogo Mine Southeast Fairbanks, AK contractor: Alaska West Express | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $886 | $886 |
| 8601117 | Pogo Mine Southeast Fairbanks, AK contractor: Alaska West Express | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 9687478 | Pogo Mine Southeast Fairbanks, AK contractor: Alaska West Express | Jul 2024 | — | No | — | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-01 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,428 | |
| 2013-05-01 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $3,402 | |
| 2006-05-24 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $5,355 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $10,185 in total penalties.
- How does ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC. operates in the marine cargo handling industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.